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William Creeden

Former international secretary-treasurer

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7 days ago

SANCTIONS

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Deep research · Exaupdated 7 days ago

William Creeden, former international secretary-treasurer of the Boilermakers Union, was convicted in June 2026 along with other union leaders of embezzling approximately $7 million through schemes involving no-show jobs, lavish travel, unauthorized loans, and benefits for family members, with charges including violations of the RICO Act, wire fraud, and embezzlement (townhall.com, courtlistener.com).

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Federal Jury Convicts Boilermakers Union Leaders in $7M Embezzlement Scheme

townhall.com · 2026-06-06

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. Case No. 24-20070-DDC NEWTON JONES (01), WILLIAM CREEDEN (02), KATERYNA JONES (03), WARREN FAIRLEY (04), LAWRENCE MCMANAMON (05), KATHY STAPP (06), CULLEN JONES (07), Defendants.

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Former Boilermakers found guilty of racketeering conspiracy

Former Boilermakers union officers were found guilty of racketeering conspiracy.

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